Thrifting in Japan? Check Out These Places!

If you are on vacation in Japan, where do you usually go? Most likely, you will visit places like Tokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo), Shibuya Crossing (Tokyo), Tokyo Tower (Tokyo), Fushimi Inari Taisha (Kyoto), Dotonbori (Osaka), Universal Studio Japan (Osaka), Osaka Castle (Osaka), and other famous tourist attractions. 
Well, besides visiting these well-known destinations, you can also go thrifting while traveling in the Land of the Rising Sun, Japan. What is thrifting? Where can you thrift in Japan? Let’s find out more in this article!

What is Thrifting?
According to Custom Strade Academy, thrifting means buying used goods that are still usable. The word thrifting comes from “thrift”, which means “frugality”. Although most of the items are second-hand, their quality is still good. Some are even in excellent condition. 
In Indonesia, thrifting is often referred to as “awul-awul” and has been around for a long time. What are the benefits of thrifting? You can buy things at a low price, have the opportunity to get various models and colors, and shop while participating in environmental conservation.
Some items commonly sold in thrift stores include household tools, jewelry, books, shoes, watches, bags, clothes, and more. Recently, thrifting has become popular again as selling things online is getting easier. Many sell their quality second-hand items through online marketplaces. 

Where to Thrift in Japan?
In Japan, there are several places or stores that sell thrifting products and are a must-visit when you vacation in Japan. Here is a list of some of them:

Kinji Used Clothing
Looking for vintage clothing with a unique look? Kinji Used Clothing is the place to go. There, you can buy various cute vintage clothes in a variety of models and colors, from soft colors to bright ones. Most interestingly, you can also find rare Christian Dior dresses there.
Or, if you want to buy a kimono or a yukata, you can also find them there, usually at a low price. Kinji Used Clothing sells not just clothes but also various kinds of shoes, bags, and other branded items. The address is 150-0001 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Jingumae. The store is open from 11:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m.
Don’t worry, the place is comfortable and located in the heart of Harajuku. If you want to go there, you can take the train from Tokyo Station, get off at Nijubashimae Station, take the Chiyoda Line, and get off at Meiji-jingumae “Harajuku” Station. Then, walk about 5 minutes, and you will reach the location. 

Chicago Harajuku
Not far from Kinji Used Clothing, there is another store you can visit if you want to hunt for second-hand items in Japan called Chicago Harajuku. As the name suggests, there, you can find various collections of clothing from Europe and the United States. You can also find traditional Japanese clothing there, not just from abroad. 
Even the kimonos sold there have unique designs that strongly illustrate Japanese characteristics. So, if you are interested in them, you can head to Chicago Harajuku. This place operates from 11:00 a.m., and the atmosphere is comfortable, making you want to stay longer. 
To get there, you can take the same route as the route to Kinji Used Clothing. Just take the train from Tokyo Station, get off at Nijubashimae Station, take the Chiyoda Line, and get off at Meiji-jingumae “Harajuku” Station. From this station, it is only a 4-minute walk. 

Flamingo Shimokitazawa Store
Are you in Shimokitazawa? Stop by Flamingo Shimokitazawa Store! This store sells second-hand clothes and offers a variety of unique collections. Similar to previous stores, you can also find various retro dresses, vintage accessories, and classic-design leather jackets. 
When entering the Flamingo Shimokitazawa Store, you will feel like you are taken on a journey to the past as you can see clothes that were popular in their era. The place is also easy to reach, located in Shimokitazawa, Setagaya, Tokyo. The store hours are from 12:00 a.m. - 08:00 p.m. 
To get there, you can take the train from Tokyo Station, get off at Nijubashimae Station, take the Chiyoda Line Express towards Isehara or Odakyu Line towards Ishera, get off at Shimo-Kitazawa Station, and walk about 4 minutes to Flamingo Shimokitazawa Store. 
Apart from those three places, you can also hunt for second-hand items at Little Trip to Heaven, Kyoto; Three Star, Kyoto; Mode Off, Tokyo; 2nd Street Kyoto; and many others. Interested in thrifting in Japan? Let’s travel there! 

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